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Last week, the North Carolina Senate approved North Carolina Senate Bill 33, a bill which reforms medical malpractice in the Tar Heel state. The main change in the SB33 is a $500,000 cap on “non-economic” damages. The exception to the $500,000 cap will be when an act of gross negligence, fraud, intentional failure, malice, or reckless disregard…
The following is a press release from the North Carolina Advocates for Justice which explains the House Bill 542 Billed v. Paid Auto Reform which passed two readings in the House earlier in June and passed its first reading in the Senate on June 6th. RALEIGH, N.C., June 2, 2011– Republican leaders in the…
The forecast for the majority of North Carolina this week is between the high 80’s and low 90’s. This is the first wave of heat we have experienced in 2011, so it’s always good to have a reminder of how to deal with the heat. Well, you know how to…
We’re on the cusp of beach season here in North Carolina. While going to the beach is a great get away from the everyday grind, make sure you stay safe while you’re having some fun this summer. Be sure to check over the beach safety tips below. We’ve also added…
1. I gave a recorded statement to the insurance company of the woman who hit my car. Now I’m thinking about getting legal representation. Is there a problem? You may still seek and obtain legal representation after giving a recorded statement. With that being said, any statement you make can…
Board Certified Social Security Law Specialist, Blair Biser takes on 5 questions concerning Social Security Disability. 1. So I’m not completely disabled. I’ve been declared 60% disabled by someone else. Can I get partial social security benefits? No. With social security benefits, it’s all or nothing. You are either disabled…
Yesterday we shared a comment on our blog from Kimberly about the NC House Bill 709. Today, we received more feedback from Belinda. Her comments below: You need to realize how important workers’ compensation benefits are to all NC residents and their families. None of us ever know when we…
Last week, we posted about the NC House Bill 709, short titled “Protect and Put NC Back to Work”. The proposed bills aim is to reform the current North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. In that post, we asked for some reader feedback on what you thought about the bill. Today, the response…
Yesterday, NC House Bill 709 (Protect and Put NC Back to Work) was filed in the North Carolina House. The bill aims to reform the current North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act to: Define “Suitable Employment” pertaining to an employers return to work within restrictions or after reaching maximum improvement. Make willful misrepresentations…
